Brand Manager

Are you known to bring warmth, energy, and joy to everything you touch? Then please keep reading because we’re looking for talent like you. Founded in Hawai‘i in 1981, Sun Noodle is a family‑owned company dedicated to the craft of fresh, premium noodles. With production facilities in Hawai‘i, California, New Jersey, and Rotterdam, Sun Noodle serves both world‑class chefs and everyday noodle lovers. Through quality, creativity, and care, we aim to brighten people’s days with every bowl of noodles. Expect camaraderie, fun company events, and plenty of noodle tastings as part of your everyday life here. That’s enough about us for now. Below, we’ll share a little bit more about what we’re looking for in you. Role Overview The Brand Manager is responsible for supporting the Marketing team by leading cross‑functional teams to drive business growth, guiding brand development projects from start to finish. Key Responsibilities Own a deep understanding of the target consumer to guide strategy and execution. Champion brand voice and positioning, reviewing and approving assets and content across markets and regions. Develop and execute brand plans for American Retail and College and University channels, ensuring alignment with company goals. Leverage sales data and consumer research to identify business growth opportunities and evaluate the competitive landscape. Drive cross‑functional teams to deliver strategies to achieve both short‑ and long‑term goals. Direct external creative agencies, overseeing creative development timelines and performance metrics. Partner with R&D and sales to create concepts and commercialize new products for American Retail. Oversee the marketing budgets for American Retail and College and University, managing invoices, reconciling monthly expenses, and maintaining accurate budget records. Lead trade show strategy and execution for Grocery and Non‑Commercial channels, including booth setup, promotional planning, press materials, and logistics. Shape Sun Noodle digital marketing strategy and oversee the Social Media Manager, providing direction and regular performance feedback. Other duties as assigned. Experience & Qualifications Must LOVE noodles! Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 3 years of work/intern experience in brand marketing or related field. Background in Consumer Goods (CPG) and/or food services strongly preferred. Strategic thinker who is always pushing the needs of the business forward. Ability to analyze consumer data to determine insights and strategy. General organizational and time management skills. Effective presentation, written & verbal communication skills. Flexible and quick learner; easily able to adapt to new systems and structure. Able to provide and maintain reliable records and perform tasks efficiently and accurately. Follows and maintains SUN NOODLE’s Good Manufacturing Practices and good hygiene practices. What We Offer Opportunity to shape an iconic and growing food brand. A creative culture centered around craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Exposure to a global business with diverse initiatives—from ramen festivals to retail roadshows to restaurant collabs. Competitive compensation and benefits. If you love ramen, storytelling, creativity, and bringing joy to people through food—let’s talk. Apply by sending your portfolio and resume to View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Sun Noodle